ARDO GROUP

SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

FOOD SAFETY - HYGIENE - QUALITY

RETURN TO YOUR ARDO GROUP CONTACT:

Last updated version: 16/05/01

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE:
NAME OF COMPANY:

AGROINDUSTRIAL LIMA S.A.C.

FACTORY LOCATION / ADDRESS:

PANAMERICANA NORTE KM 30
PUENTE PIEDRA- LIMA- PERU

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

5484848 / 5481020

FAX NUMBER:

5484848 Anexo 58

GENERAL MANAGER

JOSE ACKERMAN RODIRGUEZ

e- mail:
PRODUCTION MANAGER
e- mail:
COMMERCIAL CONTACT
e- mail:
TECHNICAL Q/A MANAGER
e- mail:
Who does the technical Q/A
manager report to:

jackerman@aglisac.com.pe
ING. GERARDO GARLAND GHIO
ggarland@aglisac.com.pe
Sr. MAURICE WINTER
mwinter@aglisac.com.pe
Lic. ERICK AGURTO GUERRERO
eagurto@aglisac.com.pe
PRODUCTION MANAGER: ING. GERARDO GARLAND

GENERAL PRODUCT
PROCESSED/PACKED:
APPROX. TONNAGE PER YEAR:

FROZEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

APPROX. SIZE OF SITE:

Last updated version: 16/05/01

GENERAL POLICY
A Does the company have a Quality Policy?
B Does the site possess any external accreditation (e.g. British
Retail Consortium (BRC), ISO, etc.)?
If yes name:
B Is there a supplier check procedure for:
(i)
Raw Material (agriculture suppliers)?
(ii)
Purchased goods?
C Is a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
system in operation?
If no, is an HACCP system being prepared?
D Are Flow charts available for all products?
E Is a Code of Practice or Operational Manual in use?
F Are specifications applied to all products

AGRICULTURE CONTROLS
A Are Soil Samples taken for analysis from the fields before the
crops are grown?
B Are Field Records kept for all treatments to the crops?
C Does the company have contracts with the Growers (suppliers
of Raw Material)?
D Does the company operate a Genetically Modified Organisms
(GMO) Free Policy
E Does the company operate an Irradiation free policy?
F Does the company operate an Integrated Crop Management
System?
G Does the company carry out screenings for pesticide residues?
(Maximum Residue Levels [MRLs])
H If yes, how often are these screenings carried out?
Answer: twice at month
I Please name the Laboratories used for the Pesticide Residue
Screening:
Answer: INSPECTORATE

Last updated version: 16/05/01

YES

NO

X
X

X
X
X
X
X

YES

NO
X

X
X
X
X
X

TRACEABILITY
A Is there a trace back system?
B How for can you trace back?
(i)
Day of production
(ii)
Group of farmers
(iii)
Farmer and field
C Coding system
Can you indicate how products are coded? (provide example)
(i)
Raw material
(ii)

YES

NO

X
X

Frozen packed product

D Is there a Recall system in place?

If yes, is the recall system tested?
E Is there a system for product restriction/release?
(i)

Are stocks correctly labelled / designated?

(ii)

Are they segregated in cold store?

(iii)

Is there a restricted quarantined record book?

(iv)

Does the Q/A manager have final control for releasing

all products for sale?

(v)

Is there a complete positive release system (including

bacteriological)?

Last updated version: 16/05/01

GENERAL CONTROLS ON FOREIGN

MATTER
METAL

YES

NO

A Are processing lines fitted with:

(i)
Magnets?
(ii)
Metal Detectors?
B Are repacking lines fitted with:
(i)
Magnets?
(ii)
Metal Detectors?
C What is the Metal Detector sensitivity level for:
(i)
Ferrous?
(ii)

Non-Ferrous?

(iii)

Stainless Steel?

D What is the frequency of Metal Detector checks?

Answer:
E Are locked bins used for product rejected by Metal Detector?
F Are records kept of product rejected by Metal Detector?

GLASS
A Do you have a Glass and Hard Plastic policy?
Does the policy have a procedure for dealing with breakages?
B Is there a Glass and Hard Plastic Control book where all the
Glass and Hard Plastic in the factory is checked and recorded?
C Are lights protected?

WOOD
A Is wood used in the production area?
B What controls do you have in place to prevent wood entering
the product?

FOREIGN MATTER GENERAL

What other procedures or controls do you have to prevent
foreign matter contamination?

Last updated version: 16/05/01

PROCESSING CONTROLS

YES

NO

YES

NO

A Where does the factory water supply come from?

(i)
Bore hole
(ii)
Mains supply
B Are water checks carried out on processing water for?
(i)
Chemical (mention Chlorination ppm or other)
(ii)
Physical
(iii)
Bacteriological
C Are water checks recorded and signed?
D Are Blanching checks carried out for?
(i)
Temperature
(ii)
Time
(iii)
Peroxidase
E Are Cooling temperatures checked?
F Are Product temperatures checked?
(i)
During processing
(ii)
Ex freezer
G Do you produce High Risk products?
If yes, are these products produced in a separate area?

FACTORY CLEANING AND GENERAL

HOUSEKEEPING
A Who is responsible for cleaning?
Answer:
B Are cleaning procedures used for?
(i)
Equipment and machinery
(ii)
Inside factory (overheads, walls, doors, drains, etc)
please specify:
(iii)

Outside grounds

C Are visual cleaning checks carried out?

Are swabs taken after cleaning?
D Are Cleaning chemicals stored in a locked room?
Are maintained records kept of all cleaning products?
E Cleaning tools
(i)
Are tools made from correct material? (Not Wood)
(ii)
Are separate colours used for food contact tools?
(iii)
Are tools and hoses correctly maintained?
(iv)
Are there separate washing facilities for these tools?
F Is waste controlled?
G Is machinery free from tape and string etc?
H Are motors fitted with drip trays?

Last updated version: 16/05/01

PEST CONTROL

YES

NO

YES

NO

A Do you use an external contractor?

If Yes, name of the company:
B Who is responsible?
Name:
C Type of contract?
Answer:
D Date of last visit?
Answer:
E Frequency of visits?
Answer:
F Are Records kept of the inspections?
G Is there a Bait Plan?
H Number of Electric Fly Killers / Insectocuters?
I Are the EFKS / Insectocutors cleaned on regular basis?
J Are production areas proofed against pest entry?

PERSONNEL HYGIENE
Are there written company hygiene rules?
(i)
Are there notices for these rules (signs on walls and doors
indicating hand wash or non smoking, etc. )?

B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

(ii)
Do the rules apply to visitors and contractors?
(iii)
Are staff trained in personnel hygiene?
(iv)
Are training records kept?
Is there pre-employment medical examination?
Is there a pre-employment medical questionnaire?
Is there an illness record book?
Is there a separate first aid room?
Are blue plasters with metal strip used?
Protective clothing
(i)
Is protective clothing provided?
(ii)
Does every employee have is own clothing locker?
Are hand washing facilities placed at each personal entrance?
Are disposable gloves used and controlled?
Are canteen facilities provided?

Last updated version: 16/05/01

LABORATORY FOR MICROBIOLOGICAL

TESTS

YES

NO

A Is there a laboratory on site?

(i)
Is it accredited?
(ii)
Which of the following analyses are carried out and
indicate the frequency for each:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

Total plate count

Coliforms
E. coli
Listeria monocytogenes
Yeast and moulds
Staphylococcus aureus
Salmonella sp.
Others:

B Is an outside laboratory used?

(i)
Is it accredited?
(ii)
Name the laboratory:
Answer:
(iii)
Which of the following analyses are carried out and
indicate the frequency for each:
a) Total plate count
b) Coliforms
c) E. coli
d) Listeria monocytogenes
e) Yeast and moulds
f) Staphylococcus aureus
g) Salmonella sp.
h) Others:
C Are all lab checks recorded?
D Are the records kept for 3 years?

Last updated version: 16/05/01

10

PRODUCT QUALITY

YES

NO

YES

NO

YES

NO

A Are products checked against specifications for:

(i)
Raw Material?
(ii)
Bulk Product?
(iii)
Finished (packed) Product?
B Is there a test panel for organoleptical (taste) tests?
C Are checks carried out on packaging material?
D Are checks carried out on coding of the outer cases (lot
number and other legal requirements)?
E Are weight checks carried out and recorded?
F Are instruments calibrated (temperature probes, weight
scales)?
G Are all Quality records kept for 3 years?

11

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
A Is there a follow up procedure?
B Are management informed?
C Is there an action plan to solve complaints?

12

COLD STORE AND TRANSPORT

A Temperature control:
(i)
Are records kept?
(ii)
What is the maximum temperature permitted?
Answer:
(iii)
What is the frequency of recording?
Answer:
B Is stock rotation based on the First In First Out (FIFO)
principle?
C Is Temperature controlled and monitored during transport?

Last updated version: 16/05/01

13

GENERAL STRUCTURE OF BUILDINGS

YES

NO

A Are following in good condition

(i)
Floors
(ii)
Walls
(iii)
Doors
(iv)
Windows
(v)
Ceilings
(vi)
Overheads
(vii) Drainage
(viii) Ventilation
(ix)
Steam extraction
(x)
Lightning
(xi)
Perimeters / Factory Grounds

This questionnaire has been completed by:

Name:
Title:

(can only be completed by quality or general manager)

Signature:
Date:

Stamp of the company:

Last updated version: 16/05/01